Chris Hardie reflects on the evolution of heating a home during winter, from the challenges of a Franklin stove and farm chores to the modern comfort of a thermostat.

Like many space heaters, this model includes tip-over shutoff to reduce fire risk. When wall-mounted, the power cord can be tucked behind the unit for a cleaner, safer setup. It’s also cool to the ...

A company is repurposing the batteries to store electricity and sell it to the grid when power from wind and solar dwindles.

Victoria Tamaklo suffered terrible problems with her boiler and says her housing association home is so cold it affects her ...

A solar-powered Oregon City house that sits within an organic farming conservation easement sold Feb. 13 for $1.1 million.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is literally putting money on the table for anyone ready to break up with their wood or pellet stove. Through its new Clean HEET grant program, homeowners ...

Pacific Gas and Electric says progress is being made in restoring power in Northern California's El Dorado County. Crews are ...

Heating a home in the UK has never been a simple decision. With fluctuating energy prices, increasing awareness of sustainability, and growing interest in self-sufficient living The post Best Way to ...

Mark Gardner never expected to camp inside his own Marshfield home, but with temperatures in the 30s and no electricity, his ...

As winter cold spreads across the U.S., homeowners can consider secondary heat sources for added comfort and better ...

Consumer Reports tested 32 baby-proofing products to find the most effective options.